Scam, spam messages crackdown gets full Globe backing
‘We are ready to work with the Senate in responding to the prevalence of spam and scam SMS, with fraudsters circumventing the SIM Registration Act with new ways to bait potential victims.’
Daily Tribune‘We are ready to work with the Senate in responding to the prevalence of spam and scam SMS, with fraudsters circumventing the SIM Registration Act with new ways to bait potential victims.’
Ayala-backed Globe Group on Friday signified its commitment to fully support Congress' crackdown on fraudulent minds behind the proliferating scam and spam messages despite the ratification of the SIM Registration Act.
In a press statement on Friday, Globe said its representatives will be present at the upcoming hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services chaired by Sen. Grace Poe on 5 September.
"Globe is a steadfast ally of the government especially in matters that affect our customers," said Atty. Froilan Castelo, General Counsel of the Globe Group.
Ready to work with Senate
"We are ready to work with the Senate in responding to the prevalence of spam and scam SMS, with fraudsters circumventing the SIM Registration Act with new ways to bait potential victims," he added.
Globe explained that despite SIM identification via the SIM Registration Act, fraudsters are still able to anonymously send out spam and scam messages that circumvent telco networks in at least two ways.
First, they use over-the-top messaging apps, including using unregistered SIMs to create accounts in these apps before the 30 July deactivation.
Second, they use overseas numbers that are outside the ambit of the SIM registration law.
Stay vigilant
Thus, Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group's chief sustainability and corporate communications officer, reminded the public to stay vigilant and mindful in sharing their information.
"We appeal to mobile users to also take personal responsibility in protecting themselves. Please do not share too much information online that criminals may use to access your bank accounts, e-wallets, and other sensitive personal accounts," Crisanto said.
